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University of California-RiversideRiverside, CA
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University of California-Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CA
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Rankings*
Public, four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
School TypePublic, four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered DegreeBachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$14,170 California Residents
$44,947 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$14,965 California Residents
$45,742 Out-of-State
cheaper$14,366 California Residents
$29,468 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitionexpensive$14,453 California Residents
$29,555 Out-of-State
More$20,324Average Financial Aid AmountLess$19,654
Admission
Easier68.69%Acceptance RateTighter25.85%
Lower14.84%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable17.31%
High School GPA
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
English Proficiency Test
Application Requirements
(Required or Considered)
High School GPA
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
English Proficiency Test
Personal statement or essay
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Larger26,809Total EnrollmentSmaller26,420
Smaller22,911Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger23,459
Larger3,898Graduate Student PopulationSmaller2,961
Larger145Online Student PopulationSmaller10
Completion & Outcomes
Lower76%Graduate RateHigher85%
15%Transfer-out Rate-
Lower87%Retention RateHigher92%
Special Learning Opportunity
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,600)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,441)
Board/Meal Plan
Faculties
More Students per Faculty24 to 1Student to Faculty RatioLess Students per Faculty17 to 1
1,211Number of faculties1,248
Lower$140,862Average Faculty SalaryHigher$168,812
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.